Editing Decompression illness (section)

=== First aid ===
[[First aid]] is common for both DCS and AGE:
* Monitor the patient for responsiveness, airway, breathing and circulation, [[CPR|resuscitate]] if necessary.
* Treat for shock.
* Lay the patient on their back, or for drowsy, unconscious, or nauseated victims, on their side.
* [[Oxygen therapy|Administer 100% oxygen]] as soon as possible.
* Seek immediate medical assistance, locate a hospital with hyperbaric facilities and plan for possible transport.
* Allow the patient to drink [[water]] or [[Isotonicity|isotonic]] fluids only if responsive, stable, and not suffering from nausea or stomach pain. Administration of [[intravenous drip|intravenous]] [[saline (medicine)|saline solution]] is preferable.
* Record details of recent dives and responses to first aid treatment and provide to the treating medical specialist. The diving details should include depth and time profiles, [[breathing gas]]es used and surface intervals.